Re: Those who cannot see or enjoy stereo.

[P3D Larry Berlin <lberlin@xxxxxxxxx>]

>Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997
>From: P3D John Baird  writes:
>
>Hi, the stereo light painter guy here again. When I got started in this
>seven years ago I would work outside on dark nights. Tripod mounted, I'd
>set the shutters open and then dressed in black clothes I'd get out in
>front to draw with my colored lights. Needless to say, this can get real
>involved if you're trying to do it all yourself.
>
>When my son moved back to town, I coralled him into helping. One of us
>at the cameras and the other light painting. We traded off. He started
>enjoying the creative process and got good at previsualising . Well,
>he's been one eyed since birth due to a cataract in his left eye. So,
>here's a stereo artist that can't totally see what he has created. He's
>quite accepting of this since like he says he's grown up knowing no
>difference. He thinks of himself as unique in this field and likes being
>able to create this work for others to fully enjoy.   
>
>Just wanted throw this on the list since we were on the subject. Thanks!
>
>John and David Baird
>

Thanks for the great story. I've enjoyed seeing your light paintings and
it's special to understand some of the creative process behind the scenes.
It's of course wonderful to see that spatial awareness isn't a property of
the eyes, but of the mind and all our senses. Thanks again.

Larry Berlin

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